- Must visit
Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tortosa to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tortosa to Tarragona will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 10 trains that leave Tortosa for Tarragona every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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18124
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18134
18120
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18122
18132Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Tortosa to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £2.
Distance: 70 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Tortosa to Tarragona trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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18120 | 5:44 Tortosa station | 1h13 | 6:57 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
18054 | 7:05 Tortosa station | 1h19 | 8:24 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
18122 | 9:11 Tortosa station | 1h15 | 10:26 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
18124 | 11:00 Tortosa station | 1h26 | 12:26 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
18126 | 13:11 Tortosa station | 1h15 | 14:26 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
18128 | 15:05 Tortosa station | 1h19 | 16:24 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
18130 | 16:41 Tortosa station | 1h15 | 17:56 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
18132 | 18:11 Tortosa station | 1h15 | 19:26 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
18134 | 19:35 Tortosa station | 1h21 | 20:56 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
18096 | 21:02 Tortosa station | 1h22 | 22:24 Tarragona station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Tortosa to Tarragona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 6:35 |
Last train 21:47 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Art museum in a historic building with Gothic and modern collections, religious works and temporary exhibitions in the old quarter.
Local history museum with Roman remains under the square and exhibits on Tarragona's urban development across different periods.
Seafront promenade lined with palms and balconies, popular for walks, sea views and easy access to the historic centre.
Broad pedestrian avenue between the station area and old town, known for shops, civic buildings and everyday city life.
Historic upper town of narrow lanes, small squares and stone façades, ideal for wandering between cathedral and Roman remains.
Romesco is Tarragona’s signature sauce of roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds and olive oil, traditionally served with fish, calçots or seafood.
Calçots are sweet spring onions charred over flames and dipped in romesco. They are central to winter calçotades across Tarragona province.
Xató is a Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies and olives with a nutty romesco-style dressing, popular along this coast.
Established harbour-side dining room specialising in Mediterranean seafood, paellas and market fish with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant in El Serrallo, popular for rice dishes, shellfish and classic coastal cooking in a polished setting.
Traditional tavern-style venue in the old town known for vermouth, tapas and Catalan small plates in a lively historic setting.
Moderate for Spain: dining and local transport are reasonable, while summer accommodation near the coast can raise overall trip costs versus smaller inland cities.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is enough. For taxis, round up the fare rather than tipping heavily.
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Tarragona Railway Station -> Plaça Imperial Tàrraco, Tarragona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tortosa to Tarragona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tortosa to Tarragona trains use the Tortosa to Tarragona station pair, with some services arriving at Camp de Tarragona. Use this guide to compare Tortosa and Tarragona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tortosa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Paiolet, Restaurant Cristal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Tortosa. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tortosa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tortosa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tortosa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tortosa: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel SB Corona Tortosa, Parador de Tortosa, Berenguer IV.
Tarragona has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Tarragona.
ATMs are available at Tarragona.
Ticket office support is available at Tarragona.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tarragona: Parking, WC.
Available at Tarragona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarragona.
Camp de Tarragona is 1 km from Tarragona city centre. Public transport options include:
Camp de Tarragona has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: MÁSCOSAS Cafe pans, Cafe Pans
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:15, Sun: 06:30 - 23:15.
Available at Camp de Tarragona: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Camp de Tarragona: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Camp de Tarragona: The station is fully accessible, including step-free access, handicapped restrooms, and adapted elevators.
Nearby hotels include Chilliman & Mas Miro Biofarm, Hotel Peralta, H10 Imperial Tarraco.
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